BY 301W - Genetics

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A study of the nature and function of hereditary materials, the genetic code, the physical basis of inheritance, molecular genetics, cell cycles, Mendelian and Non-mendelian genetics, variation in chromosome structure and number, population genetics, quantitative genetics, evolutionary genetics, developmental genetics, medical genetics and cancer. This course is designated as a “W” course. W courses emphasize the experience and expertise of women throughout course design and delivery. Students will identify and analyze the contributions and experiences of women. More than 50% of course activities, readings, and assessments emphasize and explore female experience, perspective, or expertise. Prerequisite(s): BY 111 & BY 112; Recommended: MS 205